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There’s a lot to unpack through this thread as to why NR feel like they deserve a little more of the pie or at least a seat at the table to discuss tag allocations.
I’m going to highlight Wyoming.
HALF of Wyoming’s Game and Fish Budget is supported through nonresident license sales. Factoring in PR money, well over HALF of Wyomings budget is paid for by NR.
The “I pay taxes here” argument holds no water in almost every single state as it pertains to game and fish management. The overwhelming majority of state game and fish agencies are completely self sustaining. They don’t get general fund money from the state because none of Fish and Game’s revenues can be ear marked for anything other than fish and wildlife management. The ultimate reason for that is states can’t get PR money if any of the fish and game revenue goes back in the state coffers.
A non resident buying a special elk license in Wyoming will contribute more directly to Wyoming elk management in one year than a resident who only buys a general elk license for well over a decade.
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I’m going to highlight Wyoming.
HALF of Wyoming’s Game and Fish Budget is supported through nonresident license sales. Factoring in PR money, well over HALF of Wyomings budget is paid for by NR.
The “I pay taxes here” argument holds no water in almost every single state as it pertains to game and fish management. The overwhelming majority of state game and fish agencies are completely self sustaining. They don’t get general fund money from the state because none of Fish and Game’s revenues can be ear marked for anything other than fish and wildlife management. The ultimate reason for that is states can’t get PR money if any of the fish and game revenue goes back in the state coffers.
A non resident buying a special elk license in Wyoming will contribute more directly to Wyoming elk management in one year than a resident who only buys a general elk license for well over a decade.
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